Chitlapakkam

Chitlapakkam
Chitlapakkam Lake
Chitlapakkam
Location in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Chitlapakkam
Location in Tamil Nadu
Chitlapakkam
Location in India
Coordinates: 12°56′13.2″N 80°08′20.0″E / 12.937000°N 80.138889°E / 12.937000; 80.138889
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
DistrictChengalpattu
CityTambaram
Government
  MPT.R. Baalu (DMK)
  MLAS.R.Raja (DMK)
  Corporation CommissionerR. Alagumeena IAS
  MayorK. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
  Deputy MayorG. Kamaraj (DMK)
Area
  Total
2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation
36.71 m (120.44 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
37,987
  Density13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTamil
  Additional officialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600064
Vehicle RegistrationTN 11
Law enforcement agencyTambaram City Police
Urban planning agencyChennai Metropolitan Development Authority

Chitlapakkam is a residential locality located in Chennai Metropolitan Area governed by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. It is well known for its small, perennial lake and adjoining ecosystems.